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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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